BARROW HEPBURN & GALE
Established in the 1700’s, Barrow Hepburn & Gale is a British company, internationally known as the manufacturer of the iconic Red Despatch Boxes; a symbol of democracy & Britain’s constitutional monarchy. The company’s history is interwoven with the history of the United Kingdom. Barrow, Hepburn & Gale’s Despatch Boxes have been used, & continue to be used, by British sovereigns, prime ministers & ministers. The Despatch Boxes carry documents that have taken the country to war, ensured peace & shaped the history of Great Britain.
ROYAL BOXES
The origin of the Despatch Box goes back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. A ‘despatch’ refers to an important message or communication for the monarch. Such important messages had to be concealed from prying eyes & foreign spies.
Despatch Boxes bearing the monarch’s cypher are used daily by The King & his government... They are ubiquitous in the daily governance of the country. The Despatch Boxes ensure that The King & the government can execute their official responsibilities.
Wherever in the world the sovereign & government ministers are, their Despatch Boxes are close by.
GOVERNMENT BOXES
Barrow Hepburn & Gale is the official supplier of Despatch Boxes, Ministerial Folders & other items to The Sovereign, His Government & official representatives. We have supplied Boxes & official items for many generations and over the centuries.
For confidential and secure documents, only Despatch Boxes supplied by Barrow Hepburn & Gale meet the requirements of the British security services for the transportation of classified material.
OUR EMPORIUM
SHOP FOR UNIQUE ITEMS CREATED BY US
Made in the UK: our specially designed collection of limited edition items make ideal gifts for anyone interested in history, monarchy, and politics.
PRIVATE COMMISSIONS
Handed down from generation to generation, Barrow Hepburn & Gale has an unbroken chain of makers whose skills have been passed from one craftsman to another.
We make personalized Despatch Boxes for private clients across the globe.
RESOURCES
We have been through many moments in time and our extensive archives make fascinating reading. We have witnessed history & the making of history. We have been present at the darkest of hours & at the dawn of a new. We have served 7 British Monarchs, 37 Prime Ministers…& one or two Presidents of the United States. For 261 years, we have created moments in time. We are very happy to work with interested parties who would like more information on our history & unique position.
